The Recreation Ministry at First Church exists to provide a safe environment to build and deepen relationships. It is also a low pressure way to invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers to First Church. We currently offer basketball in the fall and winter, with softball in the summer.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can be involved contact Eric Tripp. To sign up for email updates about one or more of these activities, click here.

What is pickleball?? One of the fastest growing sports in the nation, pickleball is a fun, low-impact sport that can be played by most anyone. We will have open gym play on Tuesdays this fall from 6:00-9:00 pm, beginning August 6. Whether you are entering the 9th GRADE or your 9th DECADE come join the fun!

Note: Already know how to play? If you would like to help us teach others and grow the sport, please contact Eric Tripp ASAP.

Three courts (including paddles and balls) will be set up in the gym at our Burlington Campus. You are also welcome to bring your own paddle to use.

We will use a doubles format.

Three games at a time will be played and rotate in new players.

Instructors will be there to explain the game and teach as you play.

Men's Fall Basketball League 45 & Over Division:

This fall is an experiment with a new age division / style. Given that we have (AHEM) matured into some rockin' "dad bods" we may be able to handle calling our own fouls and still have fun. That's the theory at least. Think you can handle it? Have you put the NBA development league aspirations on the shelf? C'mon, you can do it! Let's have some fun playing a game we love!

Open Gym will be Thursdays, September 5, 12 and 19, 2019 from 6:30-9:30 pm.

The first game is September 26th. You must have a complete paid registration to be eligible to play on the 26th.

Cost is $35. If you have a reversible FCC jersey, the cost is $20.

Click herefor more information about the league and how to register. If you have questions, please contactRandy Goode.

To sign up for email update about any of our recreational activities,click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Youth Basketball League:

Registration is held October 1 - November 13, 2019 for this league in partnership with RC DURR Y. Cost is $65. Practices and games begin in January. The first practice is typically held the first week of January. Parents, please encourage your child to invite their friends/neighbors/classmates to join their team. Age groups: 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 (age is determined by the age of your child on October 1, 2019).

Click here for more information about the league and how to register. If you are a member or regular attender of First Church and are interested in coaching, please contact Eric Tripp.

To sign up for email updates about any of our recreational activities, click here.

SEASONAL EVENTS:

Men's Winter Basketball League 35 & Over Division:

Open Gym to form teams will be Thursdays, January 2, 9, & 16, 2020 from 6:30-9:30pm. Games will be Thursdays, beginning January 23rd from 6:00-10:00pm. Cost is $65. If you have a reversible FCC jersey the cost is $50.

Click here for more information about the league and how to register. If you are a member or regular attender of First Church and are interested in coaching, please contact Randy Goode.

To sign up for email updates about any of our recreational activities, click here.

Men's Basketball League 18 & Over Division:

Open Gym to form teams will be Mondays, February 24, March 2, and 9, 2020 from 6:30-9:30pm. Games will be Mondays, beginning March 16th from 6:00-10:00pm. Cost is $65. If you have a reversible FCC jersey, the cost is $50.

Click here for more information about the league and how to register. If you are a member or regular attender of First Church and are interested in coaching, please contact Jeff Turner.

To sign up for email update about any of our recreational activities, click here.

Co-Ed Softball - Summer League

Registration open through June 19, 2019. Games are Sundays, July 7-August 25 from 5:00-8:00pm at Central Park in Union (BC Arboretum). Cost: $30/player.